New York Arts Program

The New York Arts Program (NYAP) has been in New York City a long time. Over 50 years to be exact. We think it’s a special place, with great opportunities in the arts.  Our program puts your creativity to work with a fully immersive experience in New York City, through internships, individual advising, seminars, program events, and a capstone project.

The city is our campus, we help you navigate it.

The program is open to undergraduates or recent post-baccalaureate students ready to begin forging their professional path in the arts & creative industries. Academic credit is issued by NYAP’s managing college, Ohio Wesleyan University.

Internships are offered in the disciplines below:

Visual Arts & Art History
Performing Arts
Film & Media

Fall or Spring Semester (16 credit hours)

Undergraduate and Post Graduate Application Deadlines:
Spring Semester  
Apply by Sunday, October 22, 2023

Fall Semester
Apply by Sunday, February 26, 2023 (Application deadline now extended to March 15)

*Applications received by October 22/February 26 are given priority.  Applications received after those deadlines are reviewed by the NY Arts Program on a rolling basis according to space availability. Undergraduate students who wish to apply for the New York Arts Program 1969 Fellowship must submit their application before October 15 for spring semester and before February 15 for fall semester to be considered.

For details on Admissions and Costs: https://www.newyorkartsprogram.org/admissions

Visit our NYAP BLOG to read about current students in NYC.